MERC Begins E-Hearing on Mumbai Power Outage Issue Updated On Fri, Oct 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy MERC on October 21, 2020, began the hearing into last week’s power outage in Mumbai which lasted for up to 14 hours in some parts. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) on October 21, 2020, began the hearing into last week’s power outage in Mumbai which lasted for up to 14 hours in some parts. […] Read more
SECI Issues RfS for 1200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects Updated On Fri, Oct 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued the RfS document for setting up of combined 1200 MW wind-solar ISTS-connected hybrid power projects anywhere in India (Tranche – III). The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued the Request for Selection (RfS) document for the selection of project developers for setting up of combined 1200 MW wind-solar ISTS-connected hybrid […] Read more
MNRE Issues Guidelines for Procurement of Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Updated On Thu, Oct 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued the guidelines for the procurement of power/ electricity from wind-solar hybrid power projects through a transparent bidding process. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in its latest notification has issued the guidelines for the procurement of power/ electricity from wind-solar hybrid power projects through a transparent bidding process. Addressed to […] Read more
Discoms Could Save ~Rs 22K Cr due to Indexed RE Tariff: IEEFA & CEEW Updated On Thu, Oct 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy “Our modelling shows that the Discoms could save up to Rs 21,880 crore over the next five-year period under a partially indexed tariff structure” The inflation indexation of tariffs for future solar capacity could provide much-needed financial respite to the distressed power distribution sector (Discoms) and help India move away from coal-fired power, according to […] Read more
EV Startup Etrio Enters Electric 3-Wheeler Segment With new Launch Updated On Wed, Oct 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Etrio has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of its new electric 3-wheeler range of products under the brand name “Touro”. Etrio, one of India’s fastest-growing electric vehicle (EV) startups with the aim of electrifying intracity logistics has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of its new electric 3-wheeler range of products under […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Planning for 7 Storage Plants Worth Nearly 6300 MW Updated On Wed, Oct 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Government is planning to set up seven Pumped Hydro Storage Power Projects (PSP) in the state, to balance renewable energy projects. The state government of Andhra Pradesh is planning to set up seven Pumped Hydro Storage Power Projects (PSP) as part of its decision to promote new renewable energy power plants in the […] Read more
MNRE’s Draft Policy Framework for DRE Open For Comments Till Nov 2 Updated On Wed, Oct 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy In an office memorandum issued on October 19, the MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) has issued a Draft Policy Framework for DRE (Distributed Solar Energy) to promote DRE livelihood applications in rural areas of the country. The aim is to provide a conducive environment for the development and large-scale adoption of these applications. […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for 100 MW Solar Plus 50 MW Storage Tender Updated On Wed, Oct 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for a 100 MW (ac) solar project along with a 50 MW Battery Storage System in Chhattisgarh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the commissioning of a 100 MW (ac) solar project (200 MWdc) […] Read more
MNRE Drafts Policy to Promote DRE Livelihood Applications in Rural Areas Updated On Wed, Oct 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy In order to promote DRE livelihood applications in rural areas of the country a draft policy framework is being proposed by MNRE The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified that in order to promote Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) livelihood applications in rural areas of the country a draft policy framework is being […] Read more
